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Birth certificate help

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Eleanor

Eleanor Report 9 May 2006 22:33

I am sure this is likely here a few times but I just wanted to make sure the information was up to date I need birth certs for both my grandparents Can I order this online, if so where from? How long does it take? Is it faster to order from the local register office? Thanks in advance

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 9 May 2006 22:35

As long as you have all the GRO refs, you can order on line from www.gro.gov.uk Make sure you tick the box where it asks if GRO refs are known.............each cert will cost £7.00 Reg

Merry

Merry Report 9 May 2006 22:35

I would check with the local office first.....some don't do family history, some do but are slow and some do and are quick!! If you need the GRO you can order online here: http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificate/index.asp#0 Merry

Eleanor

Eleanor Report 9 May 2006 22:36

I have the GRO numbers for both, is the £7 a full cert?

Unknown

Unknown Report 9 May 2006 22:44

yes. nell

Eleanor

Eleanor Report 9 May 2006 22:56

Thanks guys!

MaryfromItaly

MaryfromItaly Report 9 May 2006 23:35

Can you specify a checking point (e.g. father must be Fred Bloggs) if you apply online?

Heather

Heather Report 9 May 2006 23:51

Mary, yes you can but you lose £3 if its not the right one.

Unknown

Unknown Report 9 May 2006 23:52

which is cheaper than paying £7 and getting the wrong cert! All the info you want to know is on the GRO site. nell

MaryfromItaly

MaryfromItaly Report 10 May 2006 00:22

OK, found it now, thanks. The information doesn't appear until after you start filling in the online form - I was looking for it before getting to that stage.